Tri-County shelters seek community support to help find homes for animals [Video]

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – The overcrowding crisis for local animal shelters is a persisting issue these shelters are trying to combat every day.

In an attempt to make some room, the tri-county shelters joined together this past weekend and held an emergency animal adoption event called Lowcountry Paws Unite.

Nearly 300 animals found a home during the event, but the shelters are still urging community members to adopt, not shop.

Animal Services Manager at Berkely Animal Center Dezi Baldeagle said many of their intakes are owner-surrendered, and those appointments are booked up until March.

“So, we had 71 adoptions, which is awesome. Unfortunately, it did put a little dent in our system. And we still have so many animals still overcrowding like crazy,” she said.

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